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Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

HOLYROOD VIEW Douglas Ross on A96 works and success for Single Malt protection.

Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

Young people want to stay in Moray - provided there are strong local opportunities to do so.

Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

I always feel this sense of sadness and loss during the spring when I tour the Laich of Moray, says our columnist.

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Moray Council is now taking orders for brown bin permits after a further price rise.

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

Don’t just think about what goals you set, think about ‘why’ you are setting them.

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

Statement on A96 did not fail to disappoint all except the Greens, says SNP MSP Fergus Ewing.

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Honour viewed as the equivalent to an MBE.

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

In his latest monthly column, Seamus Logan reflects on the impact of fuel bill rises and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment for many pensioners

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

The plan sets out the development of the village over the next two decades.

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

Laura Atkinson has been delivering free sessions at Elgin Library since 2017.

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Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

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